Hand Sanitizer – Day 31 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

If you love the idea of hand sanitizer but want to make your own, try this gentle and moisturizing (and great smelling) solution.  Store in a squeeze bottle and keep in your purse, car, diaper bag or wherever you think you’ll need it! 2/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol (at least 91%, preferrably 99%) 1/3 cup Aloe […]

Rust Remover – Day 29 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

If you notice a little rust spot, tackle it as soon as you can!  Also, the item which got rusty needs to be hand washed and dried as opposed to exposed to moisture to avoid oxidization. 1 teaspoon salt  1/2 fresh lime  Rub the rusty area with the lime flesh to moisten it, and then […]

Drain Refresher – Day 26 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

If you notice your drains, be it in the kitchen or bathroom, aren’t working as well as they could be and emit an unpleasant odour,  it’s likely because there is a build up of grease, hair, decomposing food and other waste.  You want to break that stuff down and push it through the pipe so it can move […]

Grout Cleaner – Day 23 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Grout can look grotty; dirty and discoloured.  Grout is porous and as we walk over it, splash dirty water onto it and scrub it to ‘clean’, we actually push dirt into the tiny pores.  To help bubble the dirt up to the surface and restore the natural colour of the grout (which may really surprise you) we’ll use baking […]

DIY Bleach ( Chlorine-Free ) – Day 14 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

If you are not a fan of bleach but desire that whitening and brightening magic, here’s something you can try.  Make your own solution to help whiten and brighten, disinfect and deodorize.  This is perfect for soaking items which are stained or yellowed; think socks, teeshirts, towels, tea towels, etc.  This solution will not keep, so […]

Laminate Floor Cleaner – Day 9 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

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Laminate floors oftentimes look streaky and hazy after being cleaned…which shouldn’t be the case after all your effort! Whip up this miracle laminate floor cleaner and use in a spray bottle with a flat head microfiber mop to get rid of those streaks for good. 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white vinegar  1/2 cup rubbing […]

Wood Furniture Polish – Day 8 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Shining your varnished wood furniture is not something you need to do all the time, but it will help to bring out the sheen of the varnish and provide one consistent look to your surfaces when you notice them looking dull or uneven.  Rather than purchasing a commercial one, making your own is easy and works […]

Everyday Countertop Cleaner – Day 7 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Having a little bottle of something to clean up daily spills and crumbs on the kitchen and bathroom counter makes on-the-go cleaning a cinch.  Keep a bottle of this handy along with a clean microfiber cloth for those quick in-between cleans.  It’s great to get in to a daily habit of wiping up the counters […]

Room Refresher Spray – Day 6 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

A nice smelling room – who doesn’t want that?  There’s an easy recipe which takes a bit of planning, but boy oh boy is it ever worth it.  The infusion of citrus and herbs leaves any space smelling absolutely fresh, clean and delightful.  Mist this on soft surfaces to freshen up any room and just breathe in […]

DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner: Floor Cleaning Made Easy

Are you looking for the best hardwood floor cleaner out there? Or maybe you’re looking for the best DIY cleaning products? Or you’re one of the many people out there who notices streaks after cleaning floors, and you want to know how to clean hardwood floors without streaks. Luckily, you’ve found all the info right […]